JP7440179B2 - bathroom - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a bathroom.

Conventionally, various auxiliary chairs for bathrooms have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an auxiliary chair that spans between a bathtub and a bathroom wall.

Patent No. 5839231

However, the above-mentioned auxiliary chair had to be installed in two places: the bathtub and the bathroom wall, making the installation complicated. The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary chair for a bathroom that can reduce the complexity of construction.

The present invention is an auxiliary chair for a bathroom that is attached along the side of a bathtub in a bathroom, and includes a support part fixed to a wall surface of the bathroom, a base part supported by the support part, and a base part. It has a cover that can be attached to cover it.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the bathroom wall is formed of a panel, a reinforcing member is attached to the back of the panel, and the supporting part and the reinforcing member are fixed with the panel in between. can do.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the panel can include a plurality of panel members and a connecting member that connects the panel members, and the reinforcing member can be fixed to the connecting member.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the cover may be attached to cover the base and the upper surface of the stile of the bathtub, and a part of the cover may be placed on the upper surface of the stile.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the base may be placed in contact with a side surface of the bathtub.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the base has a base plate to which the cover is attached, and the lower surface of the cover is provided with at least one protrusion that engages with the periphery of the base plate. be able to.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the substrate may be formed into a fan shape having sides along the sides of the panel and the bathtub, and an arcuate side connecting these sides.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, at least one of the protrusions may be provided along a side surface of the bathtub.

In the bathroom auxiliary chair, the cover includes a first portion supported by the base and a second portion disposed on a stile of the bathroom, and the second portion is larger than the first portion. It can be formed with a thin wall thickness.

According to the bathroom auxiliary chair according to the present invention, the complexity of construction can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bathroom according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary chair seen from above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary chair seen from below. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary chair viewed from the first panel side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover is removed from the auxiliary chair. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the state shown in FIG. 6 when viewed from the fourth panel side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover viewed from below. It is a perspective view showing an example of use of an auxiliary chair. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another example of the base.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, one embodiment of the bathroom auxiliary chair (hereinafter simply referred to as auxiliary chair) according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Below, before explaining the auxiliary chair, an overview of the bathroom and bathtub to which this auxiliary chair is attached will be explained.

<1. Bathroom overview＞
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bathroom according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the bathroom according to this embodiment includes a bathroom unit formed by a unit construction method. The bathroom unit is placed in a substantially square installation space formed within a building. Here, for convenience of explanation, three U-shaped walls surrounding this installation space from the sides are referred to as a first wall 10, a second wall 20, and a third wall 30, as shown in FIG. That's it. Specifically, the first wall 10 and the second wall 20 face each other in the first direction of FIG. 2, and the right ends of the first wall 10 and the second wall 20 are connected by the third wall 30, This third wall 30 extends in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the length in the second direction will be referred to as "width."

This bathroom unit has a first panel 11 , a second panel 21 , and a third panel 31 arranged to face a first wall 10 , a second wall 20 , and a third wall 30 . Further, a fourth panel 41 and a door 42 are arranged on the opposite side of the third panel 31 across the bathtub 7 and washing area 100, which will be described later. Further, a corner panel 51 is provided that connects the ends of the first panel 11 and the fourth panel 41 that are close to each other. The corner panel 51 is arranged to extend at an angle of about 45 degrees with respect to the first panel 11 and the fourth panel 41.

Therefore, the width of the first panel 11 is shorter than the first surface 10 by the corner panel 51. Further, the fourth panel 41 is provided in a range from the end of the corner panel 51 to near the center of the bathroom in the first direction, and the door 42 is provided closer to the second panel 21 than the fourth panel 41. There is. The configuration of the door 42 is not particularly limited, and can be configured with a known door such as a swinging door, a sliding door, or a folding door that allows access to the bathroom. Furthermore, a ceiling panel 108 is provided that connects the upper ends of each of the panels 11, 21, 31, 41, and 51. Note that the corner panel 51, the first to fourth panels 11 to 41, and the ceiling panel 108 are made of a known material, such as a resin-coated steel plate. Of these, the first to third panels 10 to 30 are constructed by connecting a plurality of panel materials (two panels in this embodiment) in a first direction or a second direction. In each of the panels 11 to 31, the two panel members are connected by a connecting member 500 made of metal or the like and extending in the vertical direction. Further, the first panel 11 and the third panel 31 and the third panel 31 and the second panel 21 are also connected by a connecting member 500. The connecting member 500 is a pillar member having a C-shaped cross section, and the reinforcing pillars attached to the back edge of the panel member are sandwiched and elastically fitted to each other in a state where they are adjacent to each other. Note that the configuration of the connecting member 500 is not particularly limited, and may be any member that extends in the vertical direction so as to connect panel members or panels together.

Further, this bathroom is provided with a bathtub 7 extending from the first panel 11 to the second panel 21, and a washing area 100 adjacent to the bathtub 7. The washing area 100 is an area surrounded by the bathtub 7, the corner panel 51, the fourth panel 41, the door 42, and the second panel 21, and has a waterproof pan 101 arranged on the lower surface of the installation space. The waterproof pan 101 is made of FRP or a sandwich panel in which a foam is provided as an intermediate layer and an outer layer is made of FRP or a metal plate. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an opening (not shown) is formed in the waterproof pan 101 at a position near the center in the first direction and close to the bathtub 7. A rectangular lid member 102 is provided. The opening is formed to communicate with a drain port (not shown) provided below the waterproof pan 101, and a net member (not shown) for trapping hair is removably attached thereto. Furthermore, although the lid member 102 is attached so as to close the opening, a gap is formed between the periphery of the opening and the lid member 102, and water on the waterproof pan 101 and hot water can flow into the opening through this gap. It is designed to flow into.

<2. Bathtub>
Next, the bathtub 7 will be explained. The bathtub 7 is formed so that its long side is in contact with the third panel 31 and extends from the first panel 11 to the second panel 21. In the bathtub 7, the width X1 of the first end 71 in contact with the first panel 11 is smaller than the width X2 of the second end 72 in contact with the second panel 21. Therefore, the width of the bathtub 7 as a whole is formed to become narrower from the second panel 21 to the first panel 11 side. The bottom surface of the bathtub 7 consists of a deep part and a shallow part, and the first panel 11 side is the shallow part which is raised one step.

In order to obtain such an external shape, the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7 on the fourth panel side is formed as a curved surface. That is, this side surface 73 swells slightly toward the fourth panel 41 as it goes from the second end 72 to the first end 71, and has the widest width. The width is formed so as to gradually become narrower as it goes from there toward the first end 71 side, and the width is the narrowest. Furthermore, the width gradually increases as it approaches the first end 71 from there, and the first end 71 is in contact with the first panel 11 .

Further, the planar shape of the internal space (hot water storage portion) 74 of the bathtub 7 is formed so as to generally follow the planar shape of the outer shape of the bathtub 7 .

<3. Corner panel＞
The corner panel 51 is a vertically long panel connected to the first panel 11 and the fourth panel 41 at an angle of about 45 degrees at the corners of the first surface 10 and the fourth surface 40. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a counter 52 for placing a bathtub, etc., a faucet 53, and a mirror 54 are arranged in this order from bottom to top on this corner panel 51. . The counter 52 is attached so as to be in contact with the first panel 11, the corner panel 51, and the fourth panel 41, and the end surface on the washing area 100 side is formed in an arc shape. The counter 52 extends orthogonally from the corner panel 51 toward the bathroom space. The faucet 53 has a spout for discharging hot water, and is further connected to a shower hose 55. Therefore, by operating the faucet 53, hot water can flow from the shower head 56 connected to the shower hose 55. Note that the shower head 56 is removably installed on a fixture 57 provided on the first panel 11. The faucet 53 is mounted perpendicularly from the corner panel 51 toward the bathroom space.

<4. Auxiliary chair＞
Next, the auxiliary chair will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary chair seen from above, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the auxiliary chair seen from below, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the auxiliary chair seen from the first panel side. This auxiliary chair 600 is attached along the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7 on the first panel 11 side. This will be explained in detail below.

The auxiliary chair 600 includes a support part 6 fixed to the first panel 11, a plate-shaped base part 8 fixed to the upper part of the support part 6, and a cover 9 attached to the base part 8. There is. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a rectangular reinforcing plate (reinforcing member) 505 is attached to the back surface of the first panel 11, that is, the surface opposite to the washing area 100. To explain in more detail, the end of the reinforcing plate 505 in the second direction is fixed to the connecting member 500 of the first panel 11 with screws or the like, and extends toward the fourth panel 41 side. That is, the reinforcing plate 505 is arranged closer to the fourth panel 41 than the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7 . The support portion 6 of the auxiliary chair 600 is fixed to the surface of the first panel 11 on the washing area 100 side, and is fixed to the reinforcing plate 505 by bolts passing through the first panel 11.

As shown in FIG. 4, the support part 6 includes a pair of right triangular side plates 61 and 62 arranged at a predetermined interval in the second direction, and a connecting plate 63 that connects the hypotenuses of the side plates 61 and 62. These are integrally formed. Each side plate 61, 62 has a first side 611, 621 along the first panel 11, a second side 612, 622 extending in the first direction from the upper end of the first side 611, 621, and a first side 611, 621 and a second side 612, 622 extending in the first direction. Oblique sides 613 and 623 connecting the two sides 612 and 622 are provided. First flanges 614, 624 and second flanges 615, 625 are connected to the first sides 611, 621 and the second sides 612, 622, respectively. The first flanges 614 and 624 are connected to the first sides 611 and 621 so as to be orthogonal to the side plates 61 and 62, and extend so as to be in contact with the first panel 11. The first flanges 614, 624 are connected to the reinforcing plate 505 with bolts. The second flanges 615, 625 are connected to the second sides 612, 622 so as to be orthogonal to the side plates 61, 62, and are formed to extend in the horizontal direction. The base portion 8 is fixed to each of the second flanges 615 and 625. Further, rectangular notches 615, 625 are formed at the connecting portions between the first sides 611, 621 and the second sides 612, 622, into which a part of the base 8 is fitted, as will be described later. .

Note that the second flanges 615, 625 are slightly inclined upward in the first direction as they move away from the first panel 11.

Next, the base portion 8 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover is removed from the auxiliary chair, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the state shown in FIG. 6 viewed from the fourth panel side. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the platform 8 includes a board 81 having a fan shape in plan view, and an engaging part 82 having an L-shaped cross section connected to the edge of the board 81 on the first panel 11 side. A first flange 83 connected to the end of the engaging portion 82 on the first panel 11 side and extending downward; and a second flange 84 formed along the edge of the substrate 81 on the bathtub 7 side. There is.

The substrate 81 has a first side 811 extending in the second direction along the first panel 11, a second side 812 extending in the first direction from the end of the first side 811 on the bathtub 7 side, and the first side 811 and An arcuate third side 813 that connects the second side 812 is provided. As described above, the engaging portion 82 is connected to the first side 811, and the engaging portion 82 is fitted into the notches 615, 625 of the supporting portion 6 described above. Further, the first flange 83 connected perpendicularly to the end of the engaging portion 82 extends so as to be in contact with the first panel 11, and is connected to the reinforcing plate 505 with bolts.

The second flange 84 extends downward perpendicularly to the second side 812 of the substrate 81 and faces the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7 . The position of the base part 8 with respect to the support part 6 is adjusted so that the gap between the second flange 84 and the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7 has a predetermined length.

Further, the substrate 81 is fixed to the second flanges 615, 625 of the support portion 6 by bolts, welding, or the like. Further, as described above, these second flanges 615, 625 are slightly inclined upward as they move away from the first panel 11, so the substrate 81 connected thereto is also inclined in the same way. (See Figure 7). Therefore, for example, water on the substrate 81 or the cover 9 attached thereto flows toward the first panel 11 side.

The support portion 6 and the base portion 8 described so far are formed by bending a metal plate or the like, but the material is not particularly limited. The edges of the platform 8, particularly the third side 813, may be covered with rubber or the like to improve safety.

Next, the cover 9 will be explained with reference to FIG. 8 as well. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cover viewed from below. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the cover 9 is a plate-shaped member that is detachably attached to the base plate 81 of the base 8, and when it is attached to the base 8, a part of it is attached to the bathtub 7. It's on top.

To explain in more detail, as shown in FIG. 8, the cover 9 is connected to a fan-shaped first portion 91 to which the substrate 81 of the base portion 8 is attached, and an end portion of this first portion 91 on the third panel side. and a triangular second portion 92 disposed on the stile of the bathtub 7 are integrally connected, and are made of a hard or soft resin material. The upper surfaces of the first portion 91 and the second portion 92 are connected so as to be flush with each other.

The first portion 91 includes a first side 911 along the first panel 11, a second side 912 extending along the first direction, and an arc-shaped third side 913 connecting the first side 911 and the second side 912. It has . The lower surface of the first portion 91 is in contact with the upper surface of the substrate 81 of the platform 8 . A first protrusion 914 that protrudes downward along the first side 911 is formed on the lower surface of the first portion 91, and as shown in FIG. It is designed to fit into the engaging portion 82.

Further, a wall portion 915 that slightly protrudes downward is formed along the third side 913 of the first portion 91, and this wall portion 915 covers the third side 813 of the substrate 81. . Moreover, the lower end of this wall portion 915 is formed with retaining portions 916 that protrude inward at two locations. That is, these retaining portions 916 extend parallel to the first portion 91, and as shown in FIG. ing. This prevents the cover 9 from separating upward from the substrate 81.

Further, on the lower surface of the first portion 91, second protrusions 917 are formed that protrude downward at two locations on the second side 912, and as shown in FIG. It is adapted to engage with the second side 812 of 81. That is, the second protrusion 917 is arranged between the second flange 84 of the substrate 81 and the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7. In this way, the cover 9 is engaged with the periphery of the substrate 81 by the first protrusion 914, the second protrusion 917, and the wall 915, and is prevented from shifting in the surface direction.

Next, the second portion 92 will be explained. The second portion 92 includes a first side 921 that is continuous with the first side 911 of the first portion 91 and contacts the first panel 11, and a second side 922 that is connected to the second side 912 of the first portion 91. It has an arcuate third side 923 connecting the first side 921 and the second side 922. The second side 912 of the first portion 91 and the second side 922 of the second portion 92 are a common side.

As described above, the upper surfaces of the first part 91 and the second part 92 are flush with each other, but since the second part 92 is formed thinner than the first part 91, the boundary between the two parts 91 and 92 is That is, a step is formed on the second sides 912 and 922. As shown in FIG. 4, this step is in contact with the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7, and the second portion 92 is arranged on the sill of the bathtub 7.

The auxiliary chair 600 configured as described above is used, for example, as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, while sitting on this auxiliary chair 600, the user can first soak only his legs in the bathtub 7, and then put his body into the bathtub 7. Therefore, this auxiliary chair 600 can assist in bathing.

<5. Features＞
A bathroom configured as described above can provide the following effects.

(1) The support portion 6 is fixed only to the first panel 11. That is, since the support part 6 is supported only by the first panel 11 and not by the bathtub 7 or other members, construction is not complicated and cleaning is easy.

(2) The support part 6 is not only fixed to the first panel 11, but also fixed to a reinforcing plate 505 attached to the back surface of the first panel 11, and furthermore, this reinforcing plate 505 is fixed to the first panel 11. It is fixed to a connecting member 500 that constitutes itself. This prevents the reinforcing plate 505 from bending together with the panel material. In this way, the support portion 6 is firmly fixed to the first panel 11 and can sufficiently support the user's weight.

(3) The cover 9 can be made of a soft resin material and can have cushioning properties. Therefore, the usability is good. Moreover, since the cover 9 is removable from the base part 8, if the cover 9 is damaged, it can be replaced. Furthermore, by removing it from the stand 8, cleaning becomes easier.

(4) Since the cover 9 is attached across the base plate 81 of the base part 8 and the stile of the bathtub 7, the gap between the base part 8 and the bathtub 7 can be covered. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a part of the body from entering this gap.

(5) Since the substrate 81 of the platform 8 and the cover 9 are attached at an angle, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating on the cover 9, resulting in cleanliness.

(6) Since the protrusion etc. are integrally provided on the lower surface of the cover 9 and engaged with the board 81, the number of parts can be reduced. Further, since the upper surface of the cover 9 has no protrusion and is flat, the user's body will not get caught on it.

<6. Modified example>
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit thereof. Note that the following modifications can be combined as appropriate.

<6-1>
In the embodiment described above, the structure of the reinforcing plate 505 attached to the first panel 11 is not particularly limited, and may be in a form other than a plate shape. Moreover, it can also be fixed only to the panel material without being fixed to the connecting member 50. Furthermore, the support part 6 can also be fixed to the first panel 11 without using such a connecting member 500 and reinforcing plate 505. Further, the configuration of the support section 6 is not particularly limited, and may be of any form as long as it can be fixed to the first panel 11 and can support the base section 8.

<6-2>
Although the cover 9 is arranged over the base 8 and the sill of the bathtub 7, it can also be arranged only on the base 8.

<6-3>
The method of fixing the cover 9 and the base portion 8 is not particularly limited, and various methods are possible. In the above embodiment, the protrusions 914 and 917 or the wall portions 915 that engage with all three sides 811 to 813 of the substrate 81 are provided, but they do not need to engage with all of the sides 811 to 813. Further, as long as it can be fixed to the substrate 81, forms other than the protrusion or the wall may be used. Further, it is also possible to provide a member such as a protrusion on the base portion 8 side and engage the cover 9 with the protrusion.

<6-4>
In the embodiment described above, the cover 9 includes a first section 91 and a second section 92, and the second section 92 has a thinner wall thickness, but the thickness may be the same. That is, the step may be simply disposed over the base portion 8 and the stile without providing a step. However, if the stepped portion is provided, the cover 9 will come into closer contact with the bathtub 7, so that displacement of the cover 9 can be further prevented.

<6-5>
As shown in FIG. 10, a plate-shaped extension part 87 extending in the horizontal direction is provided at the lower end of the second flange 84 of the base part 8, and this extension part 87 connects the second flange 84 and the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7. You may try to fill in the gaps between them. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent a hand from being caught in the gap between the second flange 84 and the side surface 73 of the bathtub 7.

<6-6>
The shapes of the cover 9, the substrate 81, etc. are not particularly limited, and may be shapes other than the fan shape described above. Further, it does not need to be in close contact with the first panel 11 or the bathtub 7, and may be a little apart.

<6-7>
The position where the auxiliary chair 600 is provided is not particularly limited, as long as it is fixed to any wall of the bathroom and adjacent to the bathtub 7. Therefore, it does not necessarily have to be in close contact with the bathtub 7. Furthermore, the configurations of the bathroom and bathtub shown in the above embodiments are merely examples, and various changes are possible.

11 1st panel (panel)
500 Connecting material 505 Reinforcement plate (reinforcement member)
6 Support part 7 Bathtub 8 Base part 81 Board 9 Cover 91 First part 92 Second part 914 First protrusion (protrusion)
915 Wall part (projection part)
917 Second protrusion (protrusion)

Claims (10)

An auxiliary bathroom chair that is attached along the side of a bathtub in a bathroom,
a support fixed to the bathroom wall;
a pedestal supported by the support part;
a cover attached to cover the base;
Equipped with
The cover is attached to the base and the upper surface of the sill of the bathtub,
An auxiliary chair for a bathroom , wherein a part of the cover is arranged on the upper surface of the stile . An auxiliary bathroom chair that is attached along the side of a bathtub in a bathroom,
a support fixed to the bathroom wall;
a pedestal supported by the support part;
a cover attached to cover the base;
Equipped with
The base has a substrate to which the cover is attached,
An auxiliary chair for a bathroom, wherein a lower surface of the cover is provided with at least one protrusion that engages with a peripheral edge of the base plate. The wall surface of the bathroom is composed of panels,
The auxiliary bathroom chair according to claim 1, wherein a reinforcing member is attached to a back surface of the panel, and the supporting portion and the reinforcing member are fixed with the panel in between. The panel includes a plurality of panel materials and a connecting member that connects the panel materials,
The auxiliary bathroom chair according to claim 3 , wherein the reinforcing member is fixed to the connecting member. The auxiliary bathroom chair according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the base portion is arranged so as to be in contact with a side surface of the bathtub. The wall surface of the bathroom is composed of panels,
A reinforcing member is attached to the back surface of the panel, and the supporting portion and the reinforcing member are fixed with the panel in between,
3. The bathroom auxiliary chair according to claim 2 , wherein the substrate is formed into a fan shape having sides along sides of the panel and the bathtub, and an arcuate side connecting these sides. The auxiliary bathroom chair according to claim 2 or 6 , wherein at least one of the protrusions is provided along a side surface of the bathtub. The cover includes a first part supported by the base and a second part disposed on the stile of the bathroom,
8. The bathroom auxiliary chair according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is thinner than the first portion. A bathroom with an auxiliary chair,
The auxiliary chair is attached along the side of the bathtub,
A support part fixed to the bathroom wall,
a pedestal supported by the support part;
a cover attached to cover the base;
Equipped with
The wall surface of the bathroom is composed of panels,
The panel includes a plurality of panel materials and a connecting member that connects the panel materials,
A reinforcing member is attached to the back surface of the panel, and the supporting portion and the reinforcing member are fixed with the panel in between,
The reinforcing member is fixed to one of the connecting members so as to extend along the panel material outside the connecting member ,
In the bathroom with an auxiliary chair , the support portion is fixed to a portion of the reinforcing member extending outside of the connecting member . The connecting member is formed to extend in the vertical direction,
The reinforcing member is formed to extend in the vertical direction,
an upper end of the reinforcing member is disposed above the cover;
The bathroom with an auxiliary chair according to claim 9, wherein a lower end of the reinforcing member is arranged below the cover.